Doctor Fish (Garra rufa)
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Doctor Fish
Doctor Fish
Garra rufa
Moderate
170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL
170.3 Litres (45 US G.)
5.512 in 10-14 cm (3.9-5.5")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
288.15 K
59 °F
518.67 °R
301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R15 -28 °C (59-82.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
5-8 years
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Alternative names
- Doctor Fish
Synonyms
- Discognathus rufus, Discognathus crenulatus, Discognathus obtusus
Sexing
- Unknown
Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
Diet
- Feeds on aufwuchs in the wild, but in aquaria a mix of green algae and small invertebrates will do. Cannot be kept as a "scavenger" and will need deliberate feeding of green foods such as algae wafers and pellets.
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- Unknown
Behaviour
- Unknown
Identification
- How to id the animal.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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